Marshals we be issued with 16″ rubber willies to hit you over the head with.

as long as they take the batteries out first 😯

You could double the amount of spectators by using a large number of blow up dolls placed along the tape.

IMO a cx bike would be the best thing, if you really want to try and win it – with a fair bit of running, I reckon getting off and sprinting down the chin is the quickest method for example

but that would be taking it seriously and we can’t have that

I went down The Chin on my 5″ full susser at a phenominal pace the other night. 😐

The bruises have all gone now and I don’t want to do it that way again.

you went down *on* or *near* your bike? 😉

I’ve just entered and will be a HTN first timer

I’ve just entered. It will be my first race for about five years and the first time my three year old will watch. I’m a bit of a hero to her, so if everyone can let me win, it would be greatly appreciated.

we might have a surprise or two for your three year old. Watch this space (or the HTN website) and bring her bike along 🙂

Is it the classic “smash the loser’s daughter’s bike” punishment?

DrP

Is it the classic “smash the loser’s daughter’s bike” punishment?

Yep. You lose and we launch your kid’s bike over the horizon with a trebuchet.

In other news… A box full of swag from Endura has landed on my desk this morning. Some very nice stuff for the winners!

Unfortunately I’m now going to have to buy myself a Gridlock jacket because they look very fancy.

I’ve just entered and will be a HTN first timer

Don’t forget to write your blood group on your socks and your mum’s phone number on your forehead.